| Aquatics This
page updated Thursday, June 04, 2009.
Aquatics Program
Sessions
 Debbie Bishop, the
aquatics director at Grand River Area Family YMCA, sorts through some equipment. The facility
was closed in August for annual cleaning and maintenance projects. Officials there say some of those projects included cleaning the carpets, painting walls, resurfacing
the gymnasium, multi-purpose room and racquet ball court floors, painting the pool deck and general cleaning.
C-T Photo/Laura Schuler
Caps and goggles are on sale at the front
desk. Latex swim caps are $3; silicone swim caps are $8 (better quality, easier on your
head, and no need to get your hair wet before putting it on). Variety of goggles for
$8 and $13.
Wheelchair Lift Available
If you are in a wheelchair or it is difficult for you to use the stairs to get
into the pool, we now have a lift that will easily help you into the pool. Ask the
lifeguard on duty for assistance.
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American Red Cross First Aid/CPR, AED Certification or
Re-Certification
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ADULT AQUATICS
Adult Aquatic Class Fees
To attend any adult class, simply purchase an Aquatic Aerobic Activity Card at
the YMCA front desk. You may begin an aquatics class any time. Each card is good for 24
class sessions, but it expires 6 months after purchase. Your card may be used for any of
the adult classes. Try all the classes and see which ones you like best!
Member Cards: $25.00
Non-Member Cards: $60.00
Private Lessons
Private swim lessons are available at the
YMCA for both children and adults. We will try and set you up with an
instructor whose schedule coordinates with your availability. Lessons
usually last 1/2 hour and the cost is $10 per 1/2 hour for members and
$14 per 1/2 hour for all others. Call 646-6677 and ask for
Debbie Bishop, or email her.
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Water
Boot Camp
Let the water sculpt and tone your entire body. This total-body
program is guaranteed to get your heart pumping. Fun, high energy, highly
efficient workout that uses the water's resistance for toning and a
combination of cardio drills that are easily tailored to your own desired
intensity. BURN MEGA-CALORIES, tone, and sculpt your body in this one hour
class.
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30-10:30 a.m.
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Certified Instructor: Debbie Bishop
(or)
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Tuesday, Thursday, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Instructor: Susan Davis
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Rusty Hinges
If you have arthritis and/or joint problems, this fun, friendly (therapeutic)
workout is for you. This low-intensity class is very beneficial because it increases
flexibility and strengthens muscles using water resistance. Also very beneficial to
patients recovering from surgery.
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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Certified Instructor: Debbie Bishop
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Aqua Aerobics
A fun, energizing workout that delivers a total body workout for both men and women. About
50% less impact than land classes and burns about the same amount of calories depending on
the intensity. Swimmers and non-swimmers are welcome.
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Monday, Wednesday, &
Friday 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Instructors: Debbie Bishop
(or)
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Monday & Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Instructors: Leanne Norton
Join us the last Monday of
every month for water volleyball!
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Adult Water Volleyball
Join us for some friendly co-ed competition. It's fun and FREE! Participants
always have a blast!
For more information, contact
Debbie.
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Pool Schedule
YOUTH AQUATICS
 YMCA
Gators Swim Team
Starting September 1, 2009. To qualify, you must be able to swim from one end of the pool to the
other without stopping.
- When: Tuesday/Thursday, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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Fee: $38/monthly (members only)
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Coach: Debbie Bishop / Ari Coleman
Classes must have a minimum of 2 participants signed up by
registration deadline.
PRE-SCHOOL SWIM
LESSONS
30-minute lessons for children between the ages of 3 and 6...
LEVEL I - Pike/Eel - Beginner Swim Skills
(3-6 year olds)
This level helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water, and
develop independent movement in the water. It is designed for new swimmers, teaching how
to float, kick, do the paddlestroke, and feel comfortable holding the face in the water
while blowing bubbles. Float belts used in this level.
LEVEL II - Eel/Ray - Intermediate Swim Skills
(3-6 year olds)
This level reinforces Pike/Eel skills and helps children build more swimming
endurance and independence in the water. New skills taught include the sitting dive,
treading water, and rhythmic breathing. By the end of this level, children can swim the
length of the pool wearing a float belt.
LEVEL III - Ray/Starfish - Advanced Swim Skills
(3-6 year olds)
Children at this level review previously learned skills and learn to swim thought
the float belt. New skills introduced at this level are the front and back crawl and
underwater swimming. By the end of this level, children can swim the length of the pool
without wearing a float belt.
PROGRESSIVE
SWIM LESSONS
45-minute classes for children ages 6 and up
This program includes five
main components: personal growth, personal safety, stroke development,
water sports and games, and rescue.
LEVEL IV - Polliwog/Guppy - Beginner Swim Skills
This beginning level gets children acquainted with the pool and use of flotation
devices. Main skills taught include: floating, flutter kicking, rhythmic breathing, the
paddle stroke, front crawl, and treading water. Children can swim across the pool without
assistance upon passing this level. Water safety and rescue skills are also taught.
LEVEL V - Minnow/Fish - Intermediate Swim Skills
Children can build on their previously learned skills to begin swimming the front
& back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and breastwork kick. Other skills
include endurance swimming, diving, and rescue skills.
LEVEL VI - Flying Fish/Shark/Porpoise - Advanced Skills
At this advanced level, students work on refining their strokes, swimming longer
distances, and more advanced rescue skills. They learn the breaststroke, butterfly, and
individual medley. Swimmers will be more than ready to join the swim team or become a
lifeguard after completing this level.
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GIRL SCOUT AND BOY SCOUT TROOPS!
Are you interested in
earning your Swimming Badge?
The YMCA can help! Leaders, call and ask
for Debbie or email her.
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